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I have a 2004 Subaru Baja. After I drive it and get out of the car it smells alot like antifreeze. But my water level isn't going down any in the radiator. No Moisture on inner windshield wither like if it was a heater core. Got any other ideas? Thanks!

The digital clock, an integrated part of the CD player, radio, cassette player in my 03 Toyota Matrix XR, loses time if the car sits idle for several days in a row. Naturally this occurred several months after my warranty expired. A new unit from Toyota is $455 plus $45 installation. Any idea *why* the clock is doing this? I'm still using the same battery ...

Hi, I am driving 94 Buick Skylark 4Dr Sedan. Everything is fine but gear shifting after overnight parking. The transmission not responding until idling long time (1-3 min). It is o.k. once it works and during operation. Thank you.

Dear Patty,
We have two Chrysler convertibles - a 1990 LeBaron and a 2004 Sebring.
A collision shop guy told my husband never to drive around with the top down and the windows up. He said it was bad for the windows.
Generally, we leave the windows down - that's the point of a convertible. But sometimes it'd be nice to have them up, especially ...